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precision

[pri-sizh-uhn] / prɪˈsɪʒ ən /
NOUN
accuracy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rigor
STRONG
attention care carefulness correctness definiteness exactitude exactness fidelity heed meticulousness nicety particularity preciseness sureness
WEAK
definitiveness definitude
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness disregard ignorance inaccuracy inattention inexactness infidelity neglect negligence thoughtlessness
WEAK
imprecision

Example Sentences

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Flores was certainly the more active but few of those shots found the target as Scotney threw with precision and purpose - doing the cleaner work.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

And while their mission demands extreme precision, there is still room for childlike levity.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Light offers significantly more available bandwidth, avoids interference with existing wireless systems, and can be directed with high precision.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

The paper was filled in with the slow precision of an artist's paintbrush, each line thick and bold with fresh ink.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton